STAFFORD — When it comes to improving Ferry Farm Elementary School, this could be the breakthrough leaders have been waiting for.
A new plan released by Stafford County Public Schools notes a 13,000 square foot portion of the southern Stafford County school would be demolished to make way for a new library and a larger art room.
From the Stafford sheriff’s office:
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in a carjacking that occurred this afternoon.
DUMFRIES — Some hotel owners are celebrating after Dumfries officials voted to lower the town’s tax on hotel rooms.
The Dumfries Town Council on June 5 voted to lower the transient occupancy tax, also known as the tax on hotel rooms. One hotel praised the council.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Melvin Reynolds never envisioned himself as a foster parent.
But he took in his first youth in need, a 17-year-old boy, seven years ago. Reynolds worked with youth in residential care and then, one day, found himself taking care of foster children in his Montclair home.
From Prince William police:
From Prince William police:
Commercial Burglaries – During the early morning hours of June 9, officers responded to investigate five commercial burglaries that occurred throughout the Woodbridge area of Prince William County.
Michelle Davis-Younger was the top vote winner at a firehouse primary in Manassas.
Democrats held the vote at Central Library on Saturday to find out who will be their candidates for three open seats on the Manassas City Council. An election will be held November 6.
STAFFORD — Virginia is facing a big problem when it comes to college graduates.
There are more college graduates leaving Virginia for other U.S. states than moving into Virginia from other U.S. states. The most common reason that college graduates are moving out of state is to pursue a job opportunity.
